Air China carries dogs and cats in the hold up to 32 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 24 h before departure.
Some countries take no animals at all: United States. Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold. A separate breed ban applies to 29 breeds. Direct flights reach 50 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
Air China flies direct to 50 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 126 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 4 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 4 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States No pets carried |
5 | — | — |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
Schnauzer, Boston Terrier), Boxers, Bulldogs, and Spaniels, mastiffs, pugs, mastiffs, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, English cocker
Banned breeds
The weight of each pet shall not exceed 32 kg (including the weight of the pet container and the food and water within).
Hold weight
Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g. Schnauzer, Boston Terrier), Boxers, Bulldogs, and Spaniels, mastiffs, pugs, mastiffs, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, English cocker spaniels, English toy spaniels, King Charles spaniels, bullmastiffs, Affenpinschers, Lhasa apsos, Pekingese, Chow Chows, Japanese chins, shar-peis, shih tzus, pit bulls, Japanese mastiffs (including Tosa-Inus), Brazilian mastiffs, Dogo Argentinos, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats (such as ‘Garfield’), etc.
Banned breeds
Starting February 1, 2025, we will temporarily suspend the transportation of dogs (including dogs checked in as pets and guide dogs or hearing dogs traveling with disabled passengers) on flights to the United States.
No pets to
No, pets are not accepted in the cabin.
Not in the hold.
United States.
At least 24 hours before departure.